•Vendor Risk Analyst 100% Remote

Recrute Action; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Canada is seeking a Vendor Risk Analyst for a 6-month remote contract with potential for permanent employment. The role involves supporting procurement processes, managing contract workflows, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Applicants should have a college degree, 3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $28 to $32.95 per hour with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 3 years of contract administration or equivalent business experience.
• Experience working in a client-facing matrix or project-based environment.
• Prior experience in audit advisory consulting or public accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support contract managers with procurement processes contract-related queries and administrative tasks.
• Monitor and escalate contracts nearing expiration and manage workflows for new or amended contracts.
• Coordinate signatory reviews and ensure documentation meets procurement policy standards.

Skills

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results

Knowledge of contract governance and risk management practices

Education

College or university degree

CPA candidate or currently in progress

Tools

Microsoft Access

ISO 27001

COBIT

NIST Standards

PCI

Job description

Vendor Risk Analyst 100% Remote

This role supports the Global Wealth and Asset Management Global Retirement team by strengthening third-party risk management controls and vendor governance processes. You will act as a strategic partner to contract managers helping enforce procurement policies and ensure compliance throughout the contract lifecycle and vendor oversight functions.

What is in it for you :

Salaried : $28-32.95 per hour.

Incorporated Business Rate : $34-39 per hour.

6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.

Full-time position : 37.50 hours per week.

Remote position with Eastern Time working hours.

Weekday schedule with flexibility to start between 8 am and 10 am.

Responsibilities :

Support contract managers with procurement processes contract-related queries and administrative tasks.

Monitor and escalate contracts nearing expiration and manage workflows for new or amended contracts.

Maintain and reconcile a contract log with the enterprise contract repository.

Coordinate signatory reviews and ensure documentation meets procurement policy standards.

Oversee vendor payment practices and assist with invoice processing compliance.

Track and support vendor deliverables risk memos (VISM) SOC reports and annual vendor reviews.

Facilitate onboarding and training for internal clients entering the contract / vendor management program.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.

Collaborate with internal teams including Risk Procurement and Operational stakeholders.

Assist in developing metrics and reporting tools to support governance and performance tracking.

What you will need to succeed :

College or university degree.

CPA candidate or currently in progress (asset).

3 years of contract administration or equivalent business experience.

Knowledge of contract governance and risk management practices.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Experience working in a client-facing matrix or project-based environment.

Prior experience in audit advisory consulting or public accounting preferred.

Knowledge of OSFI B10 standards (asset).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Organized and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Ability to engage stakeholders through calls meetings and email communications.

Why Recruit Action

Recruit Action (agency permit : AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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Key Skills

ISO 27001,Microsoft Access,Risk Management,Financial Services,PCI,Risk Analysis,Analysis Skills,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Information Security,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 28 - 32